Hyperbaric oxygen treatment in Purtscher's retinopathy induced by chest injury.

نویسندگان

  • Yu-Chi Lin
  • Chung-May Yang
  • Chia-Lee Lin
چکیده

We present a patient who had Purtscher's retinopathy in both eyes after sustaining a chest contusion. After multiple sessions of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy were given, visual function and retinal appearance improved. This case suggests that HBO therapy may be a treatment option for Purtscher's retinopathy.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Journal of the Chinese Medical Association : JCMA

دوره 69 9  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2006